FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 2614
B.Sc. RESPIRATORY THERAPY
SECOND YEAR
PAPER IV EQUIPMENTS IN RESPIRATORY CARE
Q.P. Code: 802614
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Distribution and regulation of medical gases.
2. Non-invasive measurement of blood gases.
3. Describe the various types of artificial airway.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Principles governing humidifier function.
2. Hazards of aerosol therapy.
3. Define and describe few causes of hypotension.
4. Quality assurance of spirometer.
5. Variables affecting the fractional inspired oxygen concentration of low-flow
oxygen systems.
6. Factors affective the performance of small volume nebulizer.
7. Uses and complications of intercostal drainage systems.
8. Modes of invasive mechanical ventilation.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Complications of use of defibrillator.
2. Factors affecting the oxygen-dissociation curve.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of using Peak Expiratory flow meter.
4. How will you confirm the correct position of artificial airways?
5. Troubleshooting common problems with reservoir masks.
6. Indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
7. Uses of inhaled nitric oxide.
8. Infection control in doing spirometry.
9. How will you set up intercostal drainage system for bronchopleural fistula?
10. Disadvantages of non-invasive ventilation.